Miracle Mile had us at hello. The first inspired vocal traps you into this trippy pseudo folk moment. The new single from White Mount Lightning is just a damn good song at its core. The simple arrangement of guitar, drums, and voice stays true to the songs graceful inception.
Coming in under two minutes, it doesn’t dare risk convention. Miracle Mile strikes the listener as a spark of inspiration that’s presented with conviction. Stylistically it bridges the gap between T Rex and The Shins. It’s damn catchy and full of empowered urban attitude. Get into it.
Miracle Mile is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Max Bien Kahn embraces their catchy charming instincts on their new single Whatever You Want. The music video amplifies their innocent playful essence in both narrative and how it reflects their in concert demeanor.
Stylistically we hear an influence of Wilco and Dr Dog with some added minimalistic folk pop appeal. Sonically the band injects some Beatles worthy sonic treats to keep every moment intriguing. It’s’ a solid introduction in advance of their new record flowers, which comes out Nov 1. Keep it chill.
Whatever You Want is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
A roaming astronaut considers the cultural practice of going to the ballpark in the video for Three Big Moons, the new single from Why Bonnie. This sad sentimental indie Americana gem stays true to the underground while leaving room to rise from the dust courtesy of its crisp quality. They bridge the gap between Big Thief, Zack Bryan, and Brandi Carlile.
The arrangement stays true to its roots rock influence while the singer sounds fit to front any band she wants. She’s got a refreshingly candid touch mirroring the aforementioned Bryan’s own effortless brilliance. We’re into it.
Hear Three Big Moons now on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
Rose Haven Motor Hotel gets to classic rocking on their new single Switchblade. Like the bands known to this era, Switchblade has one foot in Americana and another in the first wave of rock. In that manner we hear an influence of The Band and Allman Brothers, with some of the adapted modern croon known to Dawes.
The writing is on brand too, with lyrics that resonate with this legacies outlaw outcast cinematic flair. A clever syncopated design with some proficient guitar work leaves room for the jam rhetoric. The band would crush it on the festival circuit. Hear for yourself.
Switchblade is featured on our Emerging Folk Playlist.
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